FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—In Montmartre, Episode 3
3/5 By 1906, Picasso has met with Matisse. The two of them are like chalk and cheese. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/08/2014
Prayer and reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—Self Sufficiency Day, WW1 egg collection, Crohn's disease
Today is Self-Sufficiency Day, but what does it mean when it comes to food security?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Honey Buzzard
Michaela Strachan presents the honey buzzard. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/08/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 10, Treating Smokers
4/4 Should patients with severe lung disease be given home oxygen if they continue to smoke?
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09:45
Book of the Week—In Montmartre, Episode 4
4/5 Picasso travels with Fernande to Spain, which opens the mind to fantastic possibilities.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Deepti Kapoor; Sheila Jeffreys; Over-sharing online
Jenni Murray talks to Deepti Kapoor about her debut novel A Bad Character.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 4
4/5 Elizabeth starts writing her travel journal, but Sam disapproves of her method.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Crimea: Paradise Regained
Lucy Ash meets the Russian holidaymakers who are reclaiming their bit of paradise.
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11:30
Graffiti: Kings on a Mission
Was graffiti the great art of the 70s? Some of New York's pioneers share their stories.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—7 August 1914 - Ralph Winwood
When a postman drops dead, the life of Reverend Mr Winwood takes an unexpected turn.
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12:15
You and Yours—Plain-packaged cigarettes; Patient Choice; Boots
Winifred Robinson asks if plain-packaged cigarettes could reduce rates of smoking.
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12:57
Weather—07/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—07/08/2014
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Hunt for Diversity
Kathy Willis explores Nikolai Vavilov's pioneering search for unused varieties of crops.
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14:00
The Archers—06/08/2014
Ruth gets a shock. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Recent Events at Collington House, Episode 1
1/2 A new head teacher battles with a governor over the inclusion of faiths and cultures.
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15:00
Open Country—The Bournville Legacy
Felicity Evans asks how George Cadbury's vision for Bournville, Birmingham, lives on today
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—GardenAfrica
Monty Don presents an appeal for GardenAfrica. (R)
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15:30
Bookclub—Sadie Jones - The Outcast
Sadie Jones talks about her novel The Outcast, which won the Costa First Novel award 2008. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—John Slattery; How to Train Your Dragon 2; Lilting
Mad Men star John Slattery discusses his directorial debut God's Pocket.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—New dinosaur; GM chickens; Lightning; Rosetta; Diatoms
Professor Alice Roberts reveals Laquintasaura, a new dinosaur found in South America.
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16:55
1914: Day by Day—7th August
British Trade Unions announce they will not oppose the war.
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17:00
PM—07/08/2014
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/08/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Sketchorama—Series 3, Episode 3
3/4 Thom Tuck presents sketch groups Four Screws Loose, The Jest and Birthday Girls.
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19:00
The Archers—07/08/2014
Elizabeth tackles Freddie.
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19:15
Front Row—Guy Pearce; Joseph O'Neill; Edinburgh Comedy
Damian Barr talks to actor Guy Pearce about his new film The Rover.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 4
4/5 Elizabeth starts writing her travel journal, but Sam disapproves of her method. (R)
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20:00
The Report—Litvinenko: The Miniature Nuclear Attack
The Report speaks to the wife and son of the murdered former Russian intelligence officer
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20:30
In Business—Fast and Furious
Peter Day explains how the influence of Formula 1 expertise is reaching everyday lives.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—New dinosaur; GM chickens; Lightning; Rosetta; Diatoms
Professor Alice Roberts reveals Laquintasaura, a new dinosaur found in South America. (R)
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21:30
Zeitgeisters—Series 2, Sonia Friedman
4/4 Will Gompertz meets Sonia Friedman, the prolific West End and Broadway producer. (R)
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21:58
Weather—07/08/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—07/08/2014
Islamists seize new ground in Iraq, Russian EU food ban and a special report on Nigeria.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Pierre et Jean, Episode 3
3/4 Jean is happy of course, but Pierre burns with rage. So a confrontation is due.
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23:00
Don't Make Me Laugh—Series 1, Episode 4
David Mitchell, Josh Widdicombe, Roisin Conaty and Joe Lycett try not to be funny.
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23:30
With Great Pleasure—Simon Callow
Actor Simon Callow presents his favourite readings, with the help of Patricia Hodge. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—In Montmartre, Episode 4
4/5 Picasso travels with Fernande to Spain, which opens the mind to fantastic possibilities. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/08/2014
Prayer and reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—Russian import ban, Irish Sea fish decline, WW1 moss bandages
UK farmers are concerned as Russia bans almost all food imports from the EU and US.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Tern
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common tern. (R)
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